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Canadian COVID-19 Epidemiological Prevalence Statistics
➡️.09% Active cases (35,935) of COVID-19 in the Canadian population
➡️96% Recovered
➡️3.5%of #Canadians have been diagnosed with COVID-19 in 1.5 years.
➡️5% hospitalization rate for all Canadians diagnosed with COVID-19
➡️.07% of the Canadian population have died; 96% of those individuals were over 60 years old and had pre-existing health conditions (co-morbidities) and/or were of advanced age
➡️ 3.9% positive rate for over 37+ million tests completed in Canada
Canadian COVID-19 Vaccine Statistics Update, May 31, 2021
▶️On Dec. 14, 2020 there were 460,743 COVID-19 cases in Canada & 13,251 deaths, the date on date COVID-19 vaccines started being administered in Canada
▶️On May 31st, 2021: 1,378,971 cases; 25,512 deaths
▶️There has been a 66% ⬆️ in COVID-19 cases (91,228 new) since vaccines started being administered in Canada
There are some really interesting and concerning statistics related to COVID-19 vaccine administration in Canada when we examine sex and gender. In this article I will provide a brief analysis, overview and snapshot of some of the statistical data available from the Canadian government for this.
Note on Lack of Data Related to Gender and Race: It is important to note that Canada (and the provinces/territories) does not appear to be collecting demographic statistical information on gender-variant and Trans people who have been vaccinated. There is also no indication that any race-based statistics are being kept either. This is not consistent with best practices for data integrity in the 21st century. This also represents missed opportunities to identify groups that may be at higher risk for Adverse Health reactions from the vaccines.
Source: Government of Canada. (May 21, 2021). COVID-19 vaccine safety: Weekly Report: Reported side effects following COVID-19 vaccination in Canada. Retrieved from:
Figure 1. Cumulative Number of COVID-19 vaccine adverse event reports and total doses administered per week up to and includingMay 14, 2021(n=5,488)
Adverse Event Following Immunization (AEFI) Reports
There have been a total of 5,488 reports (31.0 reports per 100,000 doses administered) up to and including May 14, 2021.
Of the 5,488 reports, 977were considered serious (5.5 reports per 100,000 doses administered).
Source: Government of Canada (May 21, 2021)
Administration of COVID-19 Vaccines in Canada: Sex Statistics
➤ Administered in #Canada by Sex up to May 14th:
▶️ Females: 10,197,442
▶️ Males: 8,297,171
▶️ Total: 18,494,613 (1,900,271 more females)
▶️ Canadian population: 38,024,294
▶️ 49% of population have received at least 1 dose.
Source: Government of Canada. (May 21, 2021) Figure 3. Test Description: Number of adverse event reports by Age Group & Sex, up to May 14th. Retrieved from:
Figure 3. Number of adverse event reports by Age Group up to and includingMay 14, 2021(n=5,488)
Adverse event following immunization reports by age and sex
The majority of adverse event reports were among females (82.9%) where sex was known (Figure 3), up to and including May 14, 2021.
The rate of reports for females was 43.3 per 100,000 doses administered.
The rate of reports for males at 10.9 per 100,000 doses administered.
It is unclear if this is due in part to health care seeking behaviour (e.g. reporting adverse events) or biological differences between females and males.
The rate (number of adverse events per 100,000 doses) of reported adverse events was highest among the 30-39 year age group.
Informed Consent
Advocacy and Informed
Consent for Health Interventions: Masks, Temperature Screening, Hand Sanitizer,
COVID19 Swabbing, Testing and Vaccines. Canadian
Advocacy Centre for Health, Safety & Justice.
Disclaimer and Summary: This article is presenting a scientific hypothesis and question as to whether a specific ingredient that may be included in COVID-19 vaccines, a lipid nanoparticle component called superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles (SPIONs), is being used to deliver the mRNA spike protein into human cells via magnetofection to improve the efficiency of gene (mRNA) delivery. This will be discussed more below. I am continuing to research SPION's and will update this article when I find out more information.
Introduction
The online space is seeing a growing number of videos and testimonies of people who have received COVID-19 vaccines who are reporting magnets sticking to the site where they received the injection. Understandably, people are wondering what is going on. The "Fact Checkers," Orwellian bots and paid trolls are in over-drive trying to "fact check" and gaslight away that there is most definitely some sort of interesting clinical and scientific phenomenon going on.
The #MagnetChallenge is now trending, with it's own hashtag. Threads are springing up all across social media with people sharing their videos of magnets sticking to their jab site. There are even compilation videos as this has captured the curiosity and interest of many -- both those who have been vaccinated, and those who haven't.
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NEW Compilation Of Magnets Sticking To Vaccinated People's Arms:#MagnetChallenge + Covid19 Vaccine.
Why are magnets sticking to COVID-19 vaccine sites?
A hypothetical possibility and answer could, or may lie in the science and technology that the new COVID-19 vaccines are using -- biotechnology to be more precise. To be even more exact -- lipid nanoparticles (LNP), a component of the vaccines that is used to take the mRNA spike protein for COVID-19 through the body and deliver it into our cells where it will produce an immune system response if/when we encounter the SARS-CoV-2 virus, which is what leads to the illness, COVID-19.
An article published in Methods in Molecular Biology (2014) provides a window into the world of bio- and nanotechnology that most of us have never heard of. Below I will use some brief excerpts from this study's abstract to outline what may be happening with the new COVID-19 vaccines, which use the most advanced bio and nanotechnology, and the experimental mRNA vaccines. These vaccines contain numerous chemicals and particles and a mixture of various substances, including nanoparticles to create the desired effect -- in this case, immunization against COVID-19.
Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc. (see reference)
What is a Nanoparticle?
It helps to start with a brief, concise definition. The Encyclopædia Britannica describes nanoparticles in the following ways below.
"The manipulation and manufacture of materials and devices on the scale of atoms or small groups of atoms."
Nanoparticle, ultrafine unit with dimensions measured in nanometres (nm; 1 nm = 10−9 metre).
Nanoparticles exist in the natural world and are also created as a result of human activities. Because of their submicroscopic size, they have unique material characteristics, and manufactured nanoparticles may find practical applications in a variety of areas, including medicine, engineering, catalysis, and environmental remediation.
The small size of nanoparticles is especially advantageous in medicine; nanoparticles can not only circulate widely throughout the body but also enter cells or be designed to bind to specific cells.
Magnetic nanoparticles have been used to replace radioactive technetium for tracking the spread of cancer along lymph nodes. The nanoparticles work by exploiting the change in contrast brought about by tiny particles of superparamagnetic iron oxide in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
...the use of nanoparticles also presents significant challenges, particularly regarding impacts on human health. For example, little is known about the fate of nanoparticles that are introduced into the body or whether they have undesirable effects on the body (see belowHealth effects of nanoparticles). Extensive clinical trials are needed in order to fully address concerns about the safety and effectiveness of nanoparticles used in medicine.
Methods in Molecular Biology Study (2014): Superparamagnetic nanoparticle delivery of DNA vaccine
Abstract
The efficiency of delivery of DNA vaccines is often relatively low
compared to protein vaccines. The use of superparamagnetic iron oxide
nanoparticles (SPIONs) to deliver genes via magnetofection shows promise
in improving the efficiency of gene delivery both in vitro and in vivo.
In particular, the duration for gene transfection especially for in
vitro application can be significantly reduced by magnetofection
compared to the time required to achieve high gene transfection with
standard protocols.
SPIONs that have been rendered stable in
physiological conditions can be used as both therapeutic and diagnostic
agents due to their unique magnetic characteristics.
Valuable features
of iron oxide nanoparticles in bioapplications include a tight control
over their size distribution, magnetic properties of these particles,
and the ability to carry particular biomolecules to specific targets.
The internalization and half-life of the particles within the body
depend upon the method of synthesis. Numerous synthesis methods have
been used to produce magnetic nanoparticles for bioapplications with
different sizes and surface charges."
Source: Bryan Health, United States
COVID-19 Vaccine Ingredients
It's been interesting researching the ingredients for the COVID-19 vaccines. I have yet to locate an explicit mention of SPION's in them, but that does not necessarily mean they have not been used to help deliver the mRNA spike protein that is used to enter human cells to produce the immune system reaction to SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. The chart above is one of the best ingredient lists I have found.
The following explanation simplifies how the lipid nanoparticle (LNP) technology is used in the mRNA COVID-19 vaccines.
"The core of the Pfizer
vaccine is the mRNA molecule that encodes for the spike protein (more on this
later). In order to get mRNA from injection into the cells of the body, it
needs molecular escort.By itself, mRNA cannot freely cross our cell membranes.
Lipid nanoparticle technology solves this problem by packaging mRNA — known as
a transcript — into a complex vesicle of phospholipid molecules that are
designed to fuse with our body’s own cell membranes" (Smith, 2020).
Note: I am continuing to research and look for scientific references regarding whether the LNP's used in COVID-19 vaccines contain SPION's. I will update this article when I locate more information.
Conclusion
This is just a brief overview of the bio and nanotechnology involved, and a scientific hypothesis and question about what may, or could, be happening to some people when they have received a COVID-19 vaccine. I don't know if people are being provided the ingredient list at the time they are receiving the injection, or if Informed Consent discussions are explicitly mentioning the use of nanotechnology, and the unknowns about how this technology works in the human body over time.
From the proliferation of shocked, confused, and bemused videos, I think it's probably safe to say people who decided to get a COVID-19 vaccine may not have been aware of what some of the components were, or how they were going to work once they had them inside of them. Since all of the COVID-19 vaccines are still experimental for several years, hopefully this will be a particular scientific and clinical phenomenon that will be studied and followed closely to see how, or if there are health, or other impacts. As noted above, the scientific issue of whether SPION's have been used to facilitate mRNA delivery to human cells remains.
In the meantime, you might want to do more research, and/or speak with a doctor if you have more questions, or concerns about how the COVID-19 vaccine is impacting you, or someone you care about.
In Canada, all Adverse Events Following Immunization (AEFI's) must be reported through a medical professional (doctor). To find out more about Canada's AEFI reporting system, you can find the webpage here:
Encyclopædia Britannica discusses some of the concerns and risks noted in the research, study, and use of nanoparticles and nanotechnology on health:
"Laboratory and clinical investigations of the effects of nanoparticles on health have been somewhat controversial and remain largely inconclusive.
In humans, the health effects of typical exposure levels—those that are encountered by most persons during daily activities—remain unknown."
Additional Information about the Use of Microscopic Robots in Medicine and Health
I have included a couple of videos about the use of microscopic robots as this is a new and growing field of clinical, medical, and scientific research, particularly in the fields of health and medicine. Many of us may not be aware that we have already had these technologies used in medical procedures we have undergone, medications we have been prescribed, and vaccines we have taken.
Informed Consent: Right to Information: It appears that many medical professionals who are prescribing, and using nanomedicine interventions with patients, may not be providing us with information, or disclosure about the proposed interventions using nanotechnology, or potential risks. Since these are all relatively new, and continue to be experimental, we are entitled to this information as part of our individualized risk-benefit analysis and decision-making process for participating in the proposed health interventions and measures suggested for us.
This is an issue of bioethics that will likely become more pressing as time goes by since the rapid scaling up of things like lipid nanoparticles (LNP) is more in the spotlight than ever before due to the use of these substances in COVID-19 vaccines. See the Universal Declaration on Bioethics and Human Rights for more information:
Keeping up-to-date on Canadian statistics is helpful so we can have proper perspective about the situation Canada is dealing with regarding the epidemiological prevalence of COVID-19.
Statistics related to COVID-19 vaccine Adverse Health reactions that the Canadian government reports can also be used to increase our knowledge as part of our process of Informed Consent for taking a vaccine for ourselves, and our children. Across Canada provincial governments have started administering young people in the 12-17 age group.
Canadian COVID-19 Statistics – May 21, 2021
➡️.2% Active cases of #COVID19 in #Cdn pop May 21st
➡️3.5%of Canadians have been diagnosed w
#CV19 in 1+ yr.
➡️94% Recovered
➡️5% hospitalization rate
➡️.07% of Cdn pop have died; 96% > 60 w
pre-existing health conditions
Personal boundaries appear to have taken a pretty big hit over this last year, especially when it comes to our personal, confidential, and private health care information. The inspiration for this article, which I first published on Facebook in a shortened form, was a recent interaction I overheard in my neighbourhood. One male neighbour asked the other if they had received the COVID-19 injection, or "the jab" as many of us are calling it. This was two men, who just happened to come across each other as one was walking by. I could overhear this conversation as I was working in my yard. I found this quite shocking and mind boggling. In my experience, men generally have stronger boundaries and more reluctance to ask, or offer personal information to others, especially that which involves their health.
Since COVID-19 injections began scaling up, I have had total strangers ask me if I had received the jab, or would be doing so. This was quite shocking and offensive to me -- that someone who is a complete stranger feels entitled to ask me (or anyone else) information that is personal, private, and confidential in such a casual manner. The boundary violation is usually made worse because these conversations are taking place in public too.
I have also had people discuss their discomfort, feelings of awkwardness, and social pressure about how to deal with these kinds of intrusive questions. As a social worker, and former therapist, it was required to openly discuss the boundaries (and limitations) of confidentiality. This would also include how I would be keeping my clients, or patients, personal and private information confidential, secure, and protected.
Over this last year, and especially since the injections started, I realized that personal boundaries have been shifted for many. I also realized that a lot of us don't feel empowered to set limits and boundaries to what we feel comfortable sharing with others. Setting and communicating our personal boundaries to others are actins of self-advocacy, self-care, and self-love. We are allowed to keep things to ourselves, especially about our personal health and decisions around our health -- including whether we are planning to get the jab, or if we have had it, or don't plan to get it. We all have a right to make decisions by doing a risk-benefit analysis about a particular health intervention, and exercising Informed Consent. See a graphic below for more information about his.
Coaching Tips for Personal Boundaries Around Health Care Matters
As noted above, people have been talking to me about the socially awkward, intrusive boundary-violating behaviour, and social pressures they have
been receiving from others regarding whether they have had, or plan to
get the experimental injection.
Many of us are feeling uncomfortable with the casual way in which
others' feel entitled to ask us personal questions about our health, and
decisions, including the "jab issue". We are not obligated to share any
of this information with anyone. Exercising strong personal boundaries
is a way of caring for, protecting, and loving ourselves.
I thought it might be helpful to share some simple ways to respond to
these intrusive, unpleasant, and perhaps offensive boundary violations.
If someone asks you if you have had, or plan to get the "jab" (or any
other health intervention) we can practice saying the following in a
polite, firm way:
"I do not discuss my personal and private health information with others."
"I do not feel comfortable discussing my personal health care decisions with others."
"I only share my my personal, confidential, and private health information with my doctor."
"I have a personal policy to not share confidential health information with others. I hope you can respect that."
"I have strong boundaries around what personal information I share with
others. Health care decisions are included in those boundaries."
Funny Way to Think About Personal Boundaries
I was thinking about how silly it is to ask people about their personal health decisions and procedures, and how to highlight how ridiculous it is to think this is being normalized, or that it's appropriate to crash peoples' personal boundaries. I thought about some funny ways to equate this to getting the jab. Imagine you're walking along the street and someone asked you one of these questions. 😁
Hey, are you scheduled to get that pap smear/colonscopy/hemorrhoid procedure yet?
How did your anal fissure treatment go?
Weren't you excited and cry tears of joy to get your mammogram/prostate exam?
Are those tears of happiness I see in the picture of your screening for sexually transmitted disease?
As noted above, p
